2014 Ford Escape
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 2,086 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 26 Escape model years with reports.
Of the 2014 reports, 47 involved a crash and 103 involved a fire. 41 people were injured and 4 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Equipment, electrical, engine block heaterJan 15, 2026
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026.
Campaign 26V011000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, gear position indication (prndl)Jun 10, 2022
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
Campaign 22V413000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchJun 8, 2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.
Campaign 20V331000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, floor shiftJul 16, 2018
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S20. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made.
Campaign 18V471000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat beltsJul 25, 2017
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.
The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S17.
Campaign 17V472000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, engineMar 27, 2017
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.
If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 21, 2017. The recall began on January 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S09.
Campaign 17V209000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchSep 6, 2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.
Campaign 16V643000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, instrument cluster/panelJun 24, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured May 19, 2014, to February 6, 2015, and Transit Connect vehicles manufactured May 11, 2014, to July 2, 2015. Due to a software incompatibility issue, the instrument panel cluster be inoperative including a blank multiple functional display (MFD), and non-functional warning chimes, messages and warning lights. Specific warning chimes, messages and warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
If the instrument cluster is inoperative, the driver of may not be warned of safety related issues such as low tire pressures or disabled air bags, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C03.
Campaign 15V406000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpJan 9, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30.
Campaign 15V005000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsSep 26, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured January 19, 2012, to November 21, 2013; Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to August 24, 2013; Ford Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to November 1, 2013; and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to September 30, 2013. The coating on portions of the Restraint Control Module (RCM) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on the printed circuit board may short.
The short circuits could cause the frontal air bags, side curtain air bags and the seat belt pretensioners to not function as intended when needed, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RCM, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. The recall began on May 26,2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S21.
Campaign 14V597000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, deliverySep 2, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Focus vehicles manufactured May 1, 2014, to May 24, 2014, 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured on June 6, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured June 4, 2014, to July 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack between the filter body and the filter cap, possibly resulting in low fuel pressure.
A reduction in fuel pressure may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S20.
Campaign 14V525000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringAug 11, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to April 1, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines and Focus ST vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to October 14, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).
The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17.
Campaign 14V495000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, sun/moon roof assemblyJul 2, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured October 15, 2013, through October 22, 2013. The panorama roof glass may not be properly bonded to the attaching bracket.
If the glass panel is improperly bonded, the glass may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Ford has notified owners. Dealers will inspect each vehicle and replace the front roof glass if its production date and sequence number falls within the affected range, free of charge. The recall is began on July 14, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S13.
Campaign 14V403000 on NHTSA.gov
Structure, body, doorMay 7, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, through April 10, 2014. Due to an assembly misalignment between the exterior door handle and the door outer panel, the affected vehicles have doors that may be difficult to close or may possibly open while driving.
A door that opens unexpectedly may result in an unrestrained occupant falling from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the mounting of the door handles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S03.
Campaign 14V239000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, sensor/control module-inactiveMay 7, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 C-MAX, and Escape vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the restraint control module (RCM) may have errors in the programming software which may result in a delayed deployment of the side-curtain rollover air bag.
If the side-curtain rollover air bag is delayed in deploying in certain rollover circumstances, the risk of injury to the passengers is increased.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the RCM, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S04.
Campaign 14V237000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, front assembly, reclinerApr 2, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, through September 10, 2013, 2013-2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, through August 12, 2013, and 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured from July 23, 2012, through May 28, 2013. The driver and passenger seatback assemblies may have been produced with sub-standard weld joints used to attach the seat back recliner mechanism to the seat frame. The affected seat backs may have insufficient strength to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
The back of the subject seats may become loose or lean while driving and potentially increase the risk of injury in certain crashes.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seatback, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14C03.
Campaign 14V164000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: engine
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Engine and engine cooling, Jul 11, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light, the message that the engine was overheating was displayed. The contact pulled over and shut off the vehicle to allow the engine to cool down. After waiting several hours, the contact attempted to add coolant to the coolant reservoir; however, the coolant immediately leaked out of the vehicle. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where a coolant leak failure was confirmed. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V209000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) which she linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under the recall. The vehicle remained in the possession of the mechanic unrepaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 7, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was white smoke coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle, and the vehicle would not properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine light warning light illuminated, and the low coolant message was displayed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V209000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 30,000.
Engine, Jul 1, 2023
Engine Coolant leak that causes over heating in car.
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 29, 2023
When driving vehicle on highway it slows down then have to push on gas pedal to exelarate like it sputters then shuts off. Dashboard says Engine Failure park vehicle immediately very frustrating!! I’m about to file a lawsuit if this doesn’t get taken care of!
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 28, 2023
The Escape in question has a reoccurring issue with the canister purge valve causing gas tank burping and rough engine idle. Mechanic replaced said item a couple of years ago and the problem has reoccured. There is a recall for a Ford Focus with the same year as This Ford Escape 2014. Should not this vehicle be repaired in the same manner by the dealer as the Ford Focus Recall? My mechanic also noted there is a TSB for this Ford Escape 2014 acknowledging Ford has updated the parts for repair to solve the know canister purge valve issue. Replacing the parts for a second time seems unfair and costing twice as much to resolve the same issue with an updated part. Frustrated Update: Since composing the above information the cars condition has become more in need of repair. The 2014 Ford Escape is idling rougher, the gas tank flapper is burping while the car is running and the car is randomly stalling. These conditions correlate with a current safety recall for the Ford Focus of the same year 2014.
Engine and engine cooling, Engine, Jun 21, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated and started sputtering. The check engine warning light started flashing then remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that coolant had leaked into the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was currently at the independent mechanic. An undisclosed dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 20, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an abnormal amount of coolant. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be serviced. The vehicle was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the cylinders; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Engine, Jun 12, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was running rough. The contact stated that the engine had misfired. The engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the coolant level was low. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who topped off the coolant. The contact also received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate mileage at the time of the failure was 45,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Engine, Jun 10, 2023
2014 Ford Escape titanium that has been having issues with coolant leaks and overheating. The first instance was in Dec 2022. The vehicle stalled while it was being driven at about 25-30 mph. The vehicle said that the coolant levels were low and the cars Engine heat level shot up. Checked the coolant level and it was full as I recently changed the oil and topped everything off. I towed it to Cortese Ford dealership in Henrietta and a appointment was set for about 4 days later. They said the issue was that the car was leaking coolant somewhere but they can’t find where, so our options were A.) use a pump process where they would pump air into the coolant system and see where the leak is or B.) reroute the entire coolant system and see if that resolves the issue. So I went with option B because it was the cheaper option and it costed about $996 dallors. About 3 months later the same issue occurred, car stalled, engines heat gage shot up but this time the coolant level was low even after a top off. I added coolant and the car came back but I still called Cortese to see if there was a bigger issue. Appoint was set for 5 days later and we took it there. They came back and said the issue was that one of the main heater hose was cracked and was leaking coolant, and that costed another $1000 to fix. Finally last Thursday, the car wouldn’t start up, the dashboard was saying the cars Engine was overheating and couldn’t be started. So I waited an hour later and tried to start it again, and it said the same thing. I drove it down to a local auto shop even with the warning to get it checked out. The mechanic checked the cars codes and we had 7 codes pop up. They were P0116, P050A, P050B, P050E, and P1299 and to my understand they all have to do with Temperature and overheating
Other or unspecified, Engine, Jun 7, 2023
On May 27, 2023, I took my Ford Escape SE to dealership for service (mileage: 99742). I had Works Synthetic Oil Change, Mutli-point inspection, rotation of tires, coolant system cleaning, brake systems fluid exchange, spark plugs replaced, air filter replaced. Diagnostic for A/C. Total cost: $1005.90. Results from service: (1) Emergency flasher or hazard light button does not work. $199.95 Diagnostic fee to repair flasher/hazard light button. Due to cost of Diagnostic fee, repair to Emergency flasher or hazard light button was not conducted. (2) AC not working. Diagnostic Fee $199.95. AC leakage. Repair parts, YN*19* Refrigera10009G and BV6Z*19850*B Evaporato22105B cost $486.96 and labor fee 2150.00 + tax $171.40. Total Cost: $2808.36. Due to total cost, repair to AC was not conducted. (3) When replacing the spark plugs, oil was found in the valleys of the spark plugs. Unsure if the valve cover or something else that pertains to it is damaged or some other type of issues. Due to cost of diagnostic test ($199.00), service was not conduct.
Engine and engine cooling, May 8, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, a message indicating that the coolant level was low was displayed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that she had been adding coolant to the vehicle weekly; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where a heater hose was installed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion in cylinder #3 and the pistons. The dealer diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.
Other or unspecified, Engine, May 5, 2023
While driving 30 minutes home from work, High Engine Temperature Warning popped up and stuck car in Limp Mode 20+ times. Had to use a Code Reader to clear the code P1299 that says Cylinder Head Overtemperature Protection Active in order to get car to drive home. Meanwhile it was leaking coolant, car went thru 1.5 gallons of coolant during that time frame.
Other or unspecified, Engine, May 5, 2023
While driving down the road a warning pops up on the dash that says "High Engine Temperatures. Please Stop Safely" Had to have the car towed because it got stuck in Limp Mode and would not drive. Had the codes read and it comes up with code P1299 which says Cylinder Head Overtemperature Protection Active. Car stays in Limp Mode and is undriveable until code is cleared with a code reader. Happens several times over and over again within a 30 minute drive.
Engine, Apr 28, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated, with the engine overheated message displayed. The contact pulled over, and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer confirmed that there was no recall associated with the VIN and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 21, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, she became aware of a coolant leak. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the coolant bypass valve to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle back to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the coolant bypass valve to be replaced a second time. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle back to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the coolant bypass hoses to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle back to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the coolant bypass hoses to be replaced for a second time. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact towed the vehicle to another independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the coolant bypass radiator hose and the coolant reservoir to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle back to the first independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the coolant temperature sensor and the water outlet to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.
Engine, Apr 19, 2023
The low coolant warning light came on a few times, top off coolant and took car to dealer for service and diagnosis. The service performed test and did not find leaks or damage. After a few times with not findings the engine light came on while driving and the vehicle had misfire. Contacted the dealer and the vehicle was diagnosed with coolant into the engine cylinders witch caused the misfire. According to service the engine has to be replaced and the car is not drivable. Based on research, this is a problem many costumers had to deal with.
Engine, Engine and engine cooling, Apr 18, 2023
2014 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 17V-209. THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING AN 1.5 HOURS TO THE BEACH BACK AND FORTH THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING AND THE VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALERSHIP. THE MECHANIC STATED THE ENTIRE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A CRACKED ENGINE AND OVERHEATING.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Apr 15, 2023
It seems like my transmission kicked out on me in the middle of a busy intersection. Now my car is stuck at work while I figure out where to take it and how to pay for transmission repairs.
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 13, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while exiting a parking lot, the vehicle started overheating with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the dealer stated that coolant was leaking into the engine, and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V209000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 86,000.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Apr 12, 2023
Car is burning and leaking coolant dude to faulty head gasket and engine over heating. Engine also stalls out when slowing down and shuts off. I see multiple people are having the same issues. This has been a on going thing I took it to the shop to have coolant leak fixed and it still has reoccurred.
Engine, Apr 12, 2023
I see there was a previous recall on the ford smaller eco boost engines. I am having the same issues with coolant leaks and head gasket. Not only me but hundreds of other owners have having the same exact issue of coolant leaking and head gasket going bad.
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 10, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to operate the heating system, the vent displayed cool air. The contact then stated that she noticed that every three weeks, she had to replace the coolant back into the radiator. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle had not yet been diagnosed; however, the contact was informed by the dealer that coolant had leaked from an unknown location of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall and to contact the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 10, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. Upon inspection, the contact determined that cylinder #3 was misfiring. The contact stated that after removing the spark plug, it was discovered that coolant had leaked into cylinder #3. The local mechanic was contacted and informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 114,000.
Engine, Apr 5, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started to overheat. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road and noticed that the coolant level was low. The contact added more coolant and the vehicle started operating normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Engine, Apr 5, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start as needed. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and an independent mechanic, and the contact was informed that anti-freeze was intruding into the engine. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who provided an unknown diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts being backordered. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.